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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.58, 752.10 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.58, 752.10 and 193.51 is: 290.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.58 : 752.10 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.58/752.10 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.58x = 752.10 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.58x = 145,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,538.87/501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.16

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